1979 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 795 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Beta | E |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 171 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |